| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $248.99 | 4.190% | $259.4227 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.85 | 13.177% | $234.1066 | $234.11 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.38 | 4.343% | $261.254 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.76 | 13.533% | $8.8102 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.59 | 3.873% | $61.8979 | $61.90 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.76 | 11.303% | $34.2368 | $34.24 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.88 | 10.480% | $80.5178 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.21 | $940.2460 | $940.25 | $940.20 | $940.20 | |